But most of all -- especially as the years continue to pile on -- I love Thanksgiving for what it is, a time to be thankful. I think we tend to forget that these days.
My father had a simple prayer he would say to bless our meals. I've used it time and time over the years. Sometimes I recite it as Dad said it, and sometimes I incorporate it into longer prayers. But in its simplicity is the beauty of it.
"Father give us thankful hearts for these and all our many blessings."
All of us need to be more thankful, mainly for just the little things in life. And we are blessed in this country, despite the divergent views and political climate that has permeated our land for the past 20 years or more. Yes, we have problems, but we have so much more that is good.
So, I wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving and holiday season.
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